Review By: Columbus Monthly 12/2007

Cameron Mitchell's impending sale of 22 steak and seafood restaurants for $94 million to Ruths's Chris Steak House won't interrupt expansion plans for Marcella's Ristorante. The first location of Marcella's in the Short North has become so popular, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants decided to open another in the Polaris area, replacing Martini Italian Bistro across from the mall. The new Marcella's is expected to open December 5 after extensive remodeling, says spokeswoman Carolyn Delp. Marcella's will seat 209 inside, with an additional 80 seats on the patio. The company is considering opening Marcella's locations in other cities, including Chicago, Miami and New York.